Shocking forecast postpones Friday's season opener

NEWS Thursday 4th April 2024, 12:30pm

by Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway

  Edinburgh Monarchs

Torrential rain and cold temperatures have caused the postponement of Stellar Monarchs' much anticipated season opener against Glasgow Tigers on Friday.

Forecasts predicting heavy rain overnight and throughout Friday with cold temperatures compounding upon weeks of relentless rain have triggered the early decision to abandon efforts to race this weekend.

Stellar Monarchs Co-Promoter Alex Harkess said, "There is a tangible feeling of excitement in the build up to the new season which we saw with a sell-out crowd at the Season Launch Show last week.

"We do not wish to tarnish this excitement with a wet and miserable opening night so have made the early decision to postpone tomorrow's match.

"Our track staff have done an excellent job of working around the recent rain, working last weekend to ready the surface for the rain that has fallen this week. However, the forecast for tomorrow is so awful that we have no option but to postpone.

"Our season now starts away next Friday [12th April] at Glasgow and the team are up for the challenge. We are looking at options for rescheduling the home leg and will announce details once confirmed."

"We look forward to welcoming our supporters to a sunny Armadale Stadium in the near future."

Tickets purchased for the postponed fixture are now valid for the rescheduled date once confirmed or for any other standard Monarchs fixture at Armadale Stadium this season. Those who have pre-ordered live streams will be contacted directly.

Full details of the new date will be published here on the official website when known.